October 2027 Tax Associate

About the Role

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is seeking driven, passionate, and collaborative individuals to join our sophisticated and growing tax practice. This position will be based from our San Jose office with the expectation to be in-person three days per week. The group start date will be in late October 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing a well-rounded tax foundation through income tax planning and return preparation for a variety of clients (individual, fiduciary, partnership, corporate and not-for-profit).
• Attending client meetings and engagement planning meetings.
• Preparing quarterly estimates using appropriate techniques.
• Implementing federal, state, and foreign tax minimization strategies.
• Growing your understanding of the tax law and line-item components of a tax return.
• Sharpening your accounting skills by creating financial statements from bank statements, booking journal entries, generating personal balance sheets/net worth statements, etc.
• Assisting businesses with provisions, international tax issues, multi-state issues, and mergers and acquisitions, amongst other specialized services.
• Helping individuals build their legacies through estate and gift tax planning as well as charitable giving and philanthropy services.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Requires in-person presence in San Jose three days per week.
• Group start date: late October 2027.
• Position may require participation in offsite events and activities involving extended periods of standing and walking up to two miles.
• Position may require extended periods of sitting.
• Ability to transport a company-provided laptop and other work-related materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Salary range: $88,000 - $100,000. Compensation will be adjusted based on individual geographic location of work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting.
• Final graduation date between December 2026 and October 2027.
• Educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed prior to start date.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred.
• Accounting courses must be completed for a letter grade.
• Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.